The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc
The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Rockville, Maryland. Its 2024 filing reports 110 grants totaling $1,590,061, including support for Jewish schools, community organizations, and humanitarian work.
The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 110 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Maryland. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,590,061
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 110
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,455
- +6.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $4,050,028
- -9.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (20 of 110, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5410 Edson Lane 220, Rockville, MD 20852-3195
Phone: (301) 816-1555
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy ($160K). Together the top 10 received $781K.
Grant Size Distribution
456 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 432 grants of 456 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed primarily to recipients in Maryland (62%) and New York (24%), followed by New Jersey (6%), California (3%), and Florida (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 110 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 110 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 774% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2021) to $1.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 110 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy Rockville, MD | Charitable | $160,496 |
| Worldwide Friends Foundation New York, NY | Charitable | $125,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington North Bethesda, MD | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Yeshiva of Greater Washington Silver Spring, MD | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Chabad Shul Potomac, MD | Charitable | $88,000 |
| Momentum Rockville, MD | Charitable | $50,000 |
| JCRC North Bethesda, MD | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Yieip Potomac, MD | Charitable | $41,450 |
| Mesorah Heritage Foundation Rahway, NJ | Charitable | $37,500 |
| Mosaica Press Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $33,850 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,050,028 | $1,194,000 | $1,621,285 | $1,590,061 | 110 | $1,590,061 | $157,126 | $205,482 |
| 2023 | $4,477,313 | $1,849,644 | $1,541,746 | $1,531,593 | 113 | $1,531,593 | $39,491 | $241,485 |
| 2022 | $4,163,952 | $3,018,706 | $1,723,673 | $1,713,833 | 113 | $1,713,833 | $8,866 | $145,904 |
| 2021 | $2,807,878 | $3,953,685 | $1,456,367 | $1,446,157 | 120 | $1,446,157 | — | $147,132 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $205K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for Jewish education and community organizations, as well as humanitarian programs. For example, Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy describes itself as an Orthodox day school providing Jewish and secular education; the Yeshiva of Greater Washington describes its work as Orthodox Jewish middle and high school education and rabbinic training. Worldwide Friends Foundation says its Israel Friends and Ukraine Friends programs were launched in response to humanitarian emergencies.
Other supported organizations describe work that includes inclusive special-education support in Jewish day schools (Sulam Inc), creating Jewish religious and scholarly works for the public (Mes orah Heritage Foundation), and promoting educational materials on Judaism’s laws and philosophies of interpersonal relations (Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 110 grants totaling $1,590,061. Grants ranged from $500 to $160,496, with a median grant of $6,500. The largest awards included $160,496 to Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy, $125,000 to Worldwide Friends Foundation, $100,000 each to Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and Yeshiva of Greater Washington, and $88,000 to Chabad Shul.
Other grants included $50,000 to Momentum, $45,000 to JCRC, $41,450 to YIEIP, $37,500 to Mesorah Heritage Foundation, $33,850 to Mosaica Press, $32,500 to Kehilat Pardes – The Rock Creek Synagogue, and $30,000 to Hidabroot.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dennis Berman, Jeffrey Berman, Brian Berman, and Larry Bormel as directors.
The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Berman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Berman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Berman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Bormel
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 110 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 113 grants.
What is The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,500, and its average grant was $14,455, across 110 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc that year got $14K on average.
Where does The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (24%) and New Jersey (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants), Baltimore, MD (12 grants), Silver Spring, MD (11 grants) and Rockville, MD (10 grants).
Does The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 110 grants with a stated purpose on The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (110 grants).
Who are The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy ($160,496), Worldwide Friends Foundation ($125,000) and Jewish Federation of Greater Washington ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc?
The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $205K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for Jewish education and community organizations, as well as humanitarian programs. For example, Melvin J. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1684732. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Dennis Berman Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-dennis-berman-family-foundation-inc-morg_47e20774845749a09c6ab2946064501c
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